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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

Pratt & Whitney executive Deurloo said the company's immediate priority is lifting grounded airline fleets amid a public Airbus–carrier dispute over engine availability. The comment signals a concentrated operational push to return aircraft to service while commercial tensions remain unresolved.

2026-03-31T16:01:26.179822-07:00

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Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

2026-03-31T15:26:11.842011-07:00

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Pet travel goes mainstream as airlines rework cabins, policies and procedures

2026-03-31T16:18:56.459585-07:00

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Alaska unveils International Business Class suites on 787‑9s as it launches Seattle–Rome

2026-03-31T05:11:12.138905-07:00

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Pet travel goes mainstream as airlines rework cabins, policies and procedures Pet travel has moved from niche to mainstream, and carriers are quietly reworking cabin layouts, ticketing and pet-handling policies, and operational procedures to keep pace. Changes touch in-cabin and checked-pet journeys and affect boarding, gate handling and customer-service protocols.

2026-03-31T16:18:56.459585-07:00

Pet travel goes mainstream as airlines rework cabins, policies and procedures

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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute Pratt & Whitney executive Deurloo said the company's immediate priority is lifting grounded airline fleets amid a public Airbus–carrier dispute over engine availability. The comment signals a concentrated operational push to return aircraft to service while commercial tensions remain unresolved.

2026-03-31T16:01:26.179822-07:00

Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

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Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace Now in its second month, the US–Iran war has already hit airline revenues and operations through airspace closures, cancellations and reroutes, but commercial aerospace manufacturing and OEM production show only limited disruption so far. The sector remains vulnerable if the conflict widens or supply chains are affected.

2026-03-31T15:26:11.842011-07:00

Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

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Caribbean Airlines seeks government financial rescue Caribbean Airlines has formally requested a new government financial rescue, citing mounting fiscal pressures and operational strains, ch-aviation reports. The appeal signals escalating distress at the state-owned carrier and raises prospects of public intervention to preserve routes and connectivity across the region.

2026-03-31T11:50:42.908713-07:00

Caribbean Airlines seeks government financial rescue

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JetBlue launches TrueBlue Subscriptions "Points on Repeat" and expands points redemptions On March 31, 2026 JetBlue launched TrueBlue Subscriptions, an industry-leading U.S. airline subscription program — “Points on Repeat” — offering three package tiers and benefits beyond points. The carrier also expanded TrueBlue redemptions so members can use points for select travel extras as well as flights.

2026-03-31T10:55:23.383512-07:00

JetBlue launches TrueBlue Subscriptions "Points on Repeat" and expands points redemptions

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Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline After decades of operating on its own terms, Southwest is shedding hallmark quirks and adopting mainstream airline practices. The carrier’s reinvention — moving away from its cult identity toward conventional revenue, network and operational models — reshapes U.S. competitive dynamics in short- and medium-haul markets.

2026-03-31T10:21:09.284570-07:00

Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline

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US DOT denies commuter air carrier certificate to Discovery Jets The U.S. Department of Transportation has denied Discovery Jets' application for a commuter air carrier certificate, blocking the operator from launching scheduled passenger service under commuter authority. The decision pauses the company's move from on‑demand business flying to regular commuter operations and raises compliance questions.

2026-03-31T10:16:38.626690-07:00

US DOT denies commuter air carrier certificate to Discovery Jets

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United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets United Airlines has placed a firm order for 15 Boom Overture supersonic jets and options for 35 more from Denver-based Boom Technology. The deal is a clear carrier commitment to ultra-fast commercial aircraft and adds a new dimension to United's long-term fleet strategy.

2026-03-31T09:41:38.225154-07:00

United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets

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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

Pet travel goes mainstream as airlines rework cabins, policies and procedures

Alaska unveils International Business Class suites on 787‑9s as it launches Seattle–Rome

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